Rajasthan Public Service Commission 2021 has released a notification on their official website for various posts like Sub Inspector AP, Platoon Commander, and Sub Inspector MBC. Candidates who aspire to pursue a career in the police services in the state of Rajasthan can get all their information about Rajasthan Police SI Vacancy, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, and more through this article.

Rajasthan Police SI Vacancy 2021

Rajasthan Public Service Commission has released a Rajasthan Police SI Vacancy notification for 859 posts. These posts include that of Sub Inspector, Platoon Commander, Sub Inspector MBC, and more. The age limit for candidates has been fixed between 20 and 25 years. The candidates are required to complete their graduation to apply. Read this article to know all the details about these posts.

Rajasthan Police SI Vacancy Structure 2021

Following is the breakup of the 859 vacancies as released by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission:

Post Name	Area	UR	EWS	OBC	MBC	SC	ST	Total
Sub Inspector AP	Non-TSP	242	66	176	33	73	73	663
Sub Inspector AP	TSP	50	0	0	0	03	28	81
Sub Inspector IB	Non-TSP	40	05	0	03	10	04	63
Sub Inspector IB	TSP	01	0	0	0	0	0	01
Platoon Commander	Non-TSP	15	03	07	01	06	06	38
Sub Inspector SI MBC	TSP	04	0	0	0	0	07	11

Rajasthan Police 2021- Important Dates

If you are applying for the post of Sub Inspector (SI) and Platoon Commander, keep track of the important dates for the application process. They have been mentioned as under:

Rajasthan Public Service Commission SI Recruitment Events	Dates
Official Release Date of RPSC SI Notification 2021	3rd February 2021
Start date of the online application process	9th February 2021
End date of the online application process	10th March 2021
Last day for payment of fees	10th March 2021
Last date for correction of the application form	20th March with late fees
Release date of RPSC SI Admit card	To be announced
RPSC SI Examination date	To be announced
RPSC SI Result date	To be announced

Also Read : Complete Preparation Strategy for Rajasthan Police SI exam

What are the Eligibility Criteria for Applying to Rajasthan Police Service Posts?

Rajasthan Public Service Commission 2021 has laid down various criteria for applying for the Rajasthan Police SI Vacancy. It is crucial to be aware of all the conditions and stipulations before applying for the desired post. So, before you start preparing for the examinations, make sure to you meet all the criteria of Rajasthan Police Sub Inspectors as mentioned under: 

1. Nationality for Rajasthan Police SI

You can apply for this post only if you are a citizen of India, Nepal, or Bhutan.

2. Educational Qualifications of Rajasthan Police SI

If you are applying for this position you must fulfill the following educational qualifications to appear in the examination.

• Candidates should have a Graduation Degree from a recognized board or university.
• Candidates should be aware of the Rajasthani Culture 
• Candidates should know how to read and write Hindi in Devanagari.

3. Age limit for appearing for the examination

You can apply if you are between 20 and 25 years old as of 01/01/2022 for the Rajasthan Police SI Vacancy. However, a few relaxations have been provided for certain categories as tabulated under:

Criteria	Age Limit relaxation
Rajasthan State’s SC/ST/BC/MBC Males	5 years
General Category Females and Rajasthan State’s EWS Females	5 years
Rajasthan State’s SC/ST/BC/MBC Females	10 years

4. Physical fitness for Rajasthan Police SI

To join the police force, it’s essential that you are physically fit. Read below the physical fitness criterion you need to meet before you become eligible for the test.

Category	Male	Female	Candidates belonging to hilly/SC /ST
Minimum Height	168 cm	152 cm	160 cm
Chest	86 cm expanded, 81 cm not expanded	NA	84 cm expanded, 79 cm not expanded
Weight		Minimum 47.50 kgs

Rajasthan Police SI 2021- Selection Process

If you wish to apply for Rajasthan Police SI recruitment, then you must understand the Rajasthan Police SI selection process. So have a look at the selection stages of the Rajasthan Police SI.

• Stage 1- Written Competitive Exam (RPSC)
• Stage 2 – Physical Efficiency Test
• Stage 3 – Aptitude test
• Stage 4 – Interview
• Stage 5 – Medical Test

Read below to know more about what each stage involves

Stage 1- Written Competitive Exam

You must know the examination procedure, pattern, and syllabus thoroughly before appearing for the exam so that you can make your study plan accordingly. Following are important insights that’ll help you to plan and prepare:

The exam is divided into two sections

Subjects	Marks
General Hindi	200 marks
General Knowledge and Science	200 marks
Total	400 marks

The exam is for two hours. You are expected to have 36% in each paper and an aggregate of 40% in all the papers to clear the exams. There is a negative marking of 1/3 for every wrong answer. The commission will issue the list of all such candidates up to 20 times the number of Rajasthan Police SI Vacancy based on the merit of the examination. Below is the list of marks expected to be scored for each category. 

Category Name	Male Cut-off (%)	Female Cut-off (%)
General	53-55	51-55
Other backward class	51-52	48-50
Schedule Caste	46-48	43-45
Schedule Tribes	42.5-44	40-42

Stage 2- Physical Efficiency Test

After you clear the written examination, you will be called for a physical efficiency test. The test is 100 marks, and you are expected to achieve a 50% minimum to pass this level. This test is for checking the physical fitness of the candidates applying for the post. Both girls and boys have to clear the exam.

Stage 3- Aptitude Test

You will be tested on logical reasoning, thinking, grammar, and so on. The exam is for 50 marks.

Stage 4- Interview

The interviewer will check your personality, ability to deal with the questions asked, confidence, basic etiquette, leadership skills, presentation skills, soft skills, and much more. You also will be tested on your awareness of the Rajasthani culture. If you possess a Diploma degree in criminology or NCC “C” certificate, then it will be beneficial for you.

Stage 5- Medical Test

A medical test is conducted to check for any health-related issues.

Conclusion

A career in the police services is a noble and sought-after profession. To prepare for the Rajasthan Police SI Vacancy 2021, you need to be mentally and physically prepared. Since it is a government job, it comes with many benefits and job security. Plan and prepare for the exam well in advance and give it your best shot to have an illustrious career. 

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